La Tourbière d'Echarlens, Echarlens

Raised bog4 haObject number 67

Protected perimeter on the national map

swisstopo national map showing the protected perimeter of La Tourbière d'Echarlens (Raised bog)
Official swisstopo national map. The coloured area shows the perimeter: Raised bog La Tourbière d'Echarlens.

Location and surroundings

La Tourbière d'Echarlens is a raised bog in Switzerland. The site lies near Echarlens. It covers 4 ha. In the federal inventory it carries object number 67. Within 25 kilometres there are 8 further protected sites. The figures come from the federal inventory and are updated at each revision.

Other parts of this object

In the federal inventory this object is split into several parts. Each one has its own page and its own map.

Frequently asked questions

Where is La Tourbière d'Echarlens?

La Tourbière d'Echarlens lies near Echarlens. The coordinates are 46.6468, 7.0844.

How large is La Tourbière d'Echarlens?

The site covers 4 ha according to the federal inventory.

Raised bog: what is it?

Raised bogs are fed only by rainwater and grow over millennia. They are among the rarest habitats in Switzerland.

Is La Tourbière d'Echarlens protected?

Yes. The site is listed in the federal inventory and is therefore of national importance.

Which town is La Tourbière d'Echarlens in?

La Tourbière d'Echarlens lies near Riaz. The town page collects every protected site around Riaz.

Which protected sites are near La Tourbière d'Echarlens?

The closest are La Tourbière d'Echarlens (0 km), Corbières (2 km) and Venettes (3 km).